Virginia811

Locator Town Hall (Virtual)
2025-09-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
Locator Virtual Town Hall
Wednesday
September 24, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
As part of our strategic plan, Virginia 811 hosts an annual stakeholder town hall
to gather feedback on our processes and technologies.
For 2025, we’re focusing on the Locator community.
Your input and participation are essential to helping us improve our services
and reduce damages to underground utilities.
Survey Link
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/ojqpDBp/LocatorSurvey
Kindly submit your survey before Friday | September 19 | 5:00 PM
As a token of appreciation, all entries will be automatically
entered into a drawing to win a Lowe’s $50 gift card.
Town Hall RSVP
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gku5yvt
As a token of appreciation, all attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a Lowe’s $50 gift card.
Join Us at the Town Hall via Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89284730053

Meeting ID: 892 8473 0053

December Virtual Membership Meeting
2025-12-10 09:00 - 12:00
Virtual Membership Meeting
Wednesday
December 10, 2025
9:00 AM

AGENDA
9:00 AM
OSHA’s Move to Safety Helmets: Understanding Rotational Impact
Brendan Shields | Regional Sales Manager Northeast US | Multi-Directional Impact Protection Service (MIPS)
9:40 AM
Supporting Broadband Expansion: Focus on Continued Expansion in 2026
Anita Scott and Roy Lax | Broadband Support Specialists | Virginia 811
10:10 AM
Virginia 811 Update
Scott Crawford | President & CEO | Virginia 811
10:20 AM
Underline Quest: Preview of Safe Digging/Underground Utility Education App
Scott Crawford | President & CEO | Virginia 811
11:00 AM
Preview of Dig Smart Mobile Learning Center
Frank Giannini | Manager of Public Awareness
11:30 AM
Supporting Families After Tragedy: How Construction Angels Makes a Difference
Kristi Ronyak | CEO & Founder/National Executive Director | Construction Angels, Inc.
11:45 AM
PAT Update and Raffle Prizes

Please RSVP Here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019a5a3853f27c3cb98144d211a96d19

Virtual Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83956076780?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode:[REDACTED]

In-Person Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting | Winchester
2026-03-11 08:00 - 12:00
In-Person Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting
Winchester, Virginia

Wednesday
March 11, 2026

The George Washington A Wyndham Grand Hotel
103 E Piccadilly St.
Winchester, VA 22601

MEETING AGENDA

8:00 – 9:00 AM: Check-in Open | Vendor Expo Open | Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:40 AM: Breakout Session 1 – The Garden Room and Lord Fairfax Room
Stop the Bleed, Perry McAlister RN, NRP, Injury Prevention, Education and Outreach Trauma Coordinator, Winchester Medical Center
Education and Safety Hit the Road: Tour Virginia 811Dig Safe Mobile Education Center and more…
9:50 – 10:30 AM: Breakout Session 2 – The Garden Room and Lord Fairfax Room
(Sessions Repeat)
10:45 – 10:50 AM: General Membership Meeting – The George Room
Welcome and Keynote Introduction
10:50 – 11:50 AM: Keynote Speaker
Jim Stepahin | President & Founder JMS Safety Services | Work Site Safety
11:50 AM: Virginia 811 Public Awareness Update | Door Prizes/ Closing
12:00 PM: Lunch

RSVP
Please visit the following link to enter your RSVP information: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019be15f3a227014b38fecec6474bb9a

VIRTUAL MEETING LINKS:
Topic: Stop the Bleed
Time: Mar 11, 2026 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84118163978?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 841 1816 3978
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Topic: General Membership Meeting
Time: Mar 4, 2026 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86314504544?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 863 1450 4544
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Danville Utilities Underground Utility Safety Roundtable
2026-04-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Pepsi Cola Building, 661 Craghead St., Danville, VA, 24541, United States
Danville Utilities Underground Utility Safety Roundtable | April Safe Digging Month Kickoff Event
Wednesday
April 1, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pepsi Building
661 Craghead St.
Danville, VA 24541
Join Danville Utilities for a collaborative roundtable focused on strengthening underground utility safety and coordination in Danville and Pittsylvania County. This meeting brings together utility companies, emergency responders, public works, SCC representatives, Virginia 811, engineers, contractors, locators, public officials, and other damage prevention partners.
Discussion Topics Include:

Compliance requirements
Damage prevention best practices
Emergency response and coordination
Cross-industry collaboration
Reducing excavation-related damages

Purpose:
To improve communication, enhance regulatory understanding, and promote proactive strategies that prevent utility damages and protect critical infrastructure.
RSVP HERE: https://www.jotform.com/build/260554783614159
Agenda
Welcome & Opening Remarks- Krysta Simpson (Danville Utilities)

Greeting and introductions
Purpose of event and goals for the roundtable
Public Awareness, Stakeholders, Message Type and Community Safety

Commission Updates & Overview -Tim Grove (State Corporation Commission)

State Corporation Commission damage prevention updates

Damage Prevention Best Practices- Joseph Sparrow (VA811)

Updates at VA 811
Resources available through VA811

Emergency Response & Coordination- Justin Finan (Captain – Deputy Fire Marshal Henrico County, VA)

Stop Work Order
Investigative Process

Cross-Industry Collaboration Strategies-Brian Moubray (Virginia Department of Labor and Industry)

Sloping/Shoring methods

Open Discussion / Q&A

Feedback from attendees
Challenges, solutions, and shared insights

Networking & Partner Engagement

Meet-and-greet with utilities, contractors, VA811, SCC, responders, and more
Resource sharing and collaboration time

Closing Remarks

Key takeaways
Next steps and continued partnership opportunities

Virtual Broadband Coordination Roundtable - Eastern Shore
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:00
BEAD Fiber Build Coordination Kickoff
(Accomack & Northampton, Trail’s End)
Tuesday | April 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Virtual
Virginia 811, hosted by the Broadband Support Specialists, is convening the first Broadband Coordination Roundtable to bring together member utilities, utility locators, and contractors on the Eastern Shore to prepare for upcoming BEAD-funded broadband projects.
As broadband expansion accelerates, early coordination is critical. This virtual meeting provides an opportunity to align stakeholders, open communication channels, reduce delays and rework, and reinforce safety and best practices. Developed with the Eastern Shore Broadband Authority, the roundtable supports smoother project execution and stronger collaboration across all participants.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Key stakeholders involved in underground utility work on the Eastern Shore — especially those who plan, coordinate, or execute projects. Participants include:

Eastern Shore of VA Broadband Authority (ESVBA)
Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)
Member utilities
Excavators and contractors
Utility locators
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
State Corporation Commission (SCC)

AGENDA:
1. Project Overview & What to Expect

Overview of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program timeline
Types of work entering the region (cable, fiber and satellite)
Initial geographic focus areas (where the work is starting)
Key constraints, including locate workforce capacity and how impacts may vary by region
Goal: Ensure everyone understands the scope, timing, and potential pressure points.

2. Stakeholder Perspectives & On-the-Ground Insights

Input from locators, utilities, and contractors
Regional insights, including Eastern Shore activity
Locator company perspectives
Goal: Share real-world challenges, align expectations, and identify gaps early.

3. Action Items

Identify action items as they arise
Assign responsible parties for follow-up
Establish timelines and expectations
Clarify points of contact for unanswered questions
Share and exchange contact information
Goal: Leave with clear ownership, defined next steps, and no loose ends.

4. Open Q&A & Coordination Support

Open discussion and problem-solving
Identify coordination needs across stakeholders
Connect attendees with the right resources
Points of contact
Follow-up coordination
Ongoing support as work progresses
Goal: Ensure everyone knows who to contact and how to move forward.

By aligning expectations early, we can keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/adrs89h
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88267908543?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 882 6790 8543
Passcode: [REDACTED]

⏱ 60-Second Overview

Virginia 811 Annual Membership Meeting | Virtual
2026-06-10 09:00 - 12:00
Virginia 811 Annual Membership Virtual Meeting
Wednesday June 10, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

AGENDA
9:00 AM
VDOT Underground Utility Marking Request Process: A Structured and Uniform Communication Platform for Locate Requests | Ron Hobson, P.E. | Program Manager | Virginia Department of Transportation

9:40 AM
The Importance of Being Prepared | Jim Bob Sims | Senior Public Awareness Consultant | Paradigm

10:20 AM
Virginia 811 Update and Member Business | Scott Crawford, President and CEO | Virginia 811

10:40 AM
Can You Dig It? | Brian Moubray | CHST, Senior Safety Consultant | Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

11:30 AM
Virginia 811 Public Awareness and Training Update | Frank Giannini, Manager of Public Awareness and Training |Virginia 811

Raffle Prizes / Closing
Zoom Link
When: Jun 10, 2026 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Virginia 811 Annual Membership Meeting

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88511986416

American Water Works Association Annual Joint Safety Seminar
2026-07-23 08:00 - 16:00 | CitySpace- Charlottesville, 100 5th St NE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
American Water Works Association Annual Joint Safety Seminar
*** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED ***
Thursday
Jul 23, 2026
8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
CitySpace- Charlottesville
100 5th St NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE SEE THE SAFETY SEMINAR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

https://vaawwa.org/events/2026-safety-seminar/
